Breeder snapshot
Shepherd Hills Kennel – Bloomfield, IA is linked to 6 public inspection reports from USDA.
Shepherd Hills Kennel – Bloomfield, IA
Bloomfield, Iowa
USDA licensed
Breed(s)
Beagle, Lhasa Apso
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs countedInspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Shepherd Hills Kennel – Bloomfield, IA is linked to 6 public inspection reports, from June 2022 to December 2025.
Across 6 inspections between June 2022 and December 2025, inspectors recorded between 143 dogs and 213 dogs at Shepherd Hills Kennel – Bloomfield, IA. The most recent count was 143 dogs on December 23, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2022 | USDA 42-B-0332 | Pre-license inspection | 160 dogs | None |
| October 18, 2022 | USDA 42-B-0332 | Routine inspection | 151 dogs | None |
| February 13, 2024 | USDA 42-B-0332 | Routine inspection | 179 dogs | None |
| October 17, 2024 | USDA 42-B-0332 | Routine inspection | 213 dogs | None |
| May 22, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1737 | Pre-license inspection | 196 dogs | None |
| December 23, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1737 | Routine inspection | 143 dogs | None |
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Shepherd Hills Kennel – Bloomfield, IA been cited by inspectors?
No. 6 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Shepherd Hills Kennel – Bloomfield, IA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, December 23, 2025, inspectors counted 143 dogs (85 adults · 58 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Shepherd Hills Kennel – Bloomfield, IA raise?
The records name Beagle, Lhasa Apso. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Shepherd Hills Kennel – Bloomfield, IA hold?
- USDA licence 42-A-1737 — expires 6/5/2028
- USDA licence 42-B-0332 — Cancelled 6/5/2025
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